Peru Edition

April 15, 2027

Dia del Cuy leads today's complete edition for Peru.

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Black and white photo of an Andean family in traditional attire, holding lambs in a market setting.
Regional/Cultural Day

Dia del Cuy

The cuy (guinea pig) is one of the most important foods in the Andean diet, and it has been domesticated for over 5,000 years. The cuy is not a pet in Peru. It is food, and it is served fried, roasted, or in a spicy sauce (picante de cuy). The cuy is also used in traditional medicine (the curandero rubs a live cuy over the body of a sick person, and then kills the cuy and examines its organs to determine the illness). The Dia del Cuy is celebrated in the highlands with cuy-cooking competitions, and the best cuy is said to come from Cusco and Arequipa.

Close-up of a giant panda sitting peacefully on a wooden log, enjoying the outdoors.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of China Day

You observe the giant panda in bamboo forests, the Yangtze finless porpoise in rivers, and the Chinese alligator in wetlands across this vast country. You notice that dogs and cats are increasingly popular as pets in urban areas, though many rural families keep chickens, pigs, and ducks. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Stunning aerial view of Bled Castle on a lush hill overlooking Lake Bled in Slovenia.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Slovenia Day

You enjoy Laško beer and Radenska mineral water, which are iconic Slovenian beverages found in homes and restaurants throughout the country. You understand that these brands represent Slovenia's tradition of quality production and its small nation's ability to create products that define everyday Slovenian life.